Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm Open Day

22 Jul 2026

Event Time 11:00 am
Venue Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd., Ballyvadin, Fethard, Co. Tipperary

Join us on Wednesday, 22 July at 11:00 am on Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd. Fethard, Co. Tipperary, for a practical open day focused on Labour Efficient Dairy Beef systems. This event will showcase the latest research and best practices to help farmers improve efficiency and sustainability on farm.

Topics on the open day route

Financial and physical performance
Calf purchasing and genetics
Animal health
Labour management and calf rearing
Finishing cattle
Grassland management
Water quality
Grass10 demonstration

An information village will be located in the farmyard, featuring the latest research updates and innovations from Teagasc Grange and Teagasc Johnstown Castle.

Representatives from ICBF, Teagasc Advisory Service, Dairy Beef500 programme, Animal Health Ireland, Dawn Meats, the Better Farming for Water campaign, Bord Bia and many more will also be available throughout the day.

Attendees will receive an event booklet containing detailed information and key findings from the farm.

Complimentary burgers will be provided by Dawn Meats.

All welcome

More information on the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm